News 29th September 2008
AIB County Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals:
Causeway 1-11 Ballyduff 0-6
Kilmoyley 1-18 St Brendan's 0-9 Venue Austin Stacks Tralee.
Kilmoyley will play Causeway in the AIB Championship final on Sunday 19th October.
Club Jerseys will be on sale next Friday Evening 3rd October from 8pm to 9pm at the GAA Clubhouse. Jerseys that were ordered through the Club can be collected on this Friday night.
6 Monthly Draw
Our Annual Major Fundraising Draw will be held next Sunday 5th October @ 10.30pm we would appreciate if all Club Promoters will have their Draw books in by 9pm as this is the first draw.
Church Gate Collection
Our Church Gate Collection on Saturday and Sunday came to €655. Thanks to all who supported.
2nd Juvenile Win
Well done to our Juvenile team bringing home their second trophy this week with the County Under 12 Hurling Championship run off in a Blitz format with Abbeydorney winning the Div 2 Final.
Abbeydorney defeated Lixnaw in the first game and then lost to Ballyheigue and in the third game they drew with Dr Crokes, Abbeydorney were paired off with Kilmoyley in the final and Kilmoyley gave Abbeydorney a severe hammering at the start of the year with 20 points the difference between the teams and Abbeydorney defeated Kilmoyley on Saturday at Dr Crokes pitch in extra time.
Well Done to Mike Leahy and Dan O'Leary for keeping the team focused throughout the day. Stephen O'Sullivan was Captain for the Blitz and Anthony Rigney was Abbeydorney's Best Player in the Final and Michael O'Leary was Best Player in All the Games.
Team Panel: Craig Freeman, Anthony Rigney, Aisling Leahy, Eric Guerin, Colm McCarthy, Albon Stack, Michael O'Leary, Ronan O'Donovan, David Egan, Stephen OSullivan, Niall OMahoney, Cian Donovan, Jordan Walsh, Eoin Stack, Adam Buckley, Michelle McCarthy, Stuart Dodd, Daniel Murphy.
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Abbeydorney Minor Championship Team 2008 |
Minor Hurling Championship Q/Final: Abbeydorney 2-18 Crotta O'Neill's 1-9 Venue Abbeydorney Saturday 27th September.
Brian Leen was first to score after the throw in and Abbeydorney settled down very well taking their points on the run from Darragh O'Connell (0-6) and frees with Daniel O'Mahoney scoring 2 excellent point from wing forward. Crotta replied with points from Aaron Sheehan (0-2f) and Shane Nolan (0-1) while Brian Leen finished to the net after a long range free Daniel O'Leary and Brian Leen had a point each. Crotta replied with points from Keith Hannifin and John O'Connor at Half time Abbeydorney 1-10 Crotta 0-5.
In The second half Abbeydorney added 8 points from Brian Leen and Darragh O'Connell (0-1) each and 2 points each from Padraig Dignan and Daniel O'Leary put Abbeydorney in a very comfortable lead. Shane Nolan added 2 points for Crotta when Darragh O'Connell went on a long solo run and finished to the net with a good goal, Liam Cleary pulled off a good save for the black and ambers boys and Chris McCarthy made two good block downs and followed up and stuck the ball over the bar. Crotta's Eoin Kelly struck for a goal in the last few minutes of the game and points from Aaron Sheehan and Keith Hannifin when Daniel O'Leary finished with a point from 45yard line.
Wishing a speedy recovery to John MacKenna and Padraig Kelly who were injured recent games.
Footnote: Our Minor team are Sponsored by Eoin O'Sullivan, Rowan Transport (jerseys) and Dermot and Mary Dillane Londis and Maxol Filling Station (club gear) and Tony McCarthy Growth Strategy Group with (kit bags). Tony was keeping track of Abbeydorneys progress from Singapore on holidays.
Team Panel: Liam Cleary, Danny McDonagh, James O'Connor, Damien Healy, Robert Murphy, PJ Keane, Chris McCarthy, Darragh O'Connell, Padraig Kelly, Daniel O'Mahoney, Daniel O'Leary, Padraig Dignan, Jason Fealy, Brian Leen, Jer Meehan.
Subs: Robert Colbert, Tony Cunningham, Andrew Egan,
Referee: Tom Godley, Kilmoyley.
Fixtures
North Kerry U15 Championship: Abbeydorney vs.Ballyuff on Saturday 4th October at 4pm in Ballyduff
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| Abbeydorney Minor Hurling Championship Team receives Togs and Shorts from Dermot Dillane Londis & Maxol Filling Station Abbeydorney. Dermot Dillane Presents Gear to Darragh O'Connell Abbeydorney Captain on Friday 26th Sept |
News 25th September 2008
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| Joe Walsh Hurling Officer Kerry County Board Presents the Under 12 County League Trophy to Michael O'Leary Abbeydorney Captain |
County Under 12 Hurling League Final Replay Abbeydorney 3-6 Crotta O'Neill's 2-8 Venue Dromakee Wed 24th September.
Abbeydorney and Crotta O'Neill's contested the under12 County League Final Replay at Dromakee on Wednesday evening last, both teams finished level in the previous game Crotta 4-8 Abbeydorney 3-11.
Crotta played with the aid of a strong glaring sun but it was Michael O'Leary who opened O'Dorneys score with a point from a free with Abbeydorney missing a few scoring chances in the opening minutes, Crotta came back strong in the last 15 minutes with 2 pointed frees from Darragh O'Regan with Crotta taking control with Ray Nolan scoring 2 goals, and Michael O'Leary scoring 3 pointed frees before half /time Crotta 2-5 O'Dorney 0-4.
In the second half Abbeydorney plugged away at the 7point lead and Michael O'Leary was excellent with his free taking and he kept O'Dorney well in contention with 3 good goals. Abbeydorney began to get the upper hand with Stevie O'Sullivan, Anthony Rigney at Fullback, Niall O'Mahoney, but David Egan at Fullforward began to run all over the pitch for Abbeydorney which was a big improvement from the last game with all players defending excellently.
Darragh O'Regan and Ray Nolan were Crotta's top scorers while Abbeydorney had Michael O'Leary in top form again this week scoring 3-6 and last week 2-9. Abbeydorney defended well in the dying minutes with a point the difference between the teams.
Both Clubs supporters and parents must be complimented for showing their support on both occasions.
After the game Joe Walsh Hurling Development Officer with Kerry County Board Presented the U12 Hurling League Trophy to Michael O'Leary, Abbeydorney Captain.
Well Done to our Juvenile Trainers Mike Leahy, Timmy Spillane, Barry Sheehan, and TJ McEilligott Primary Schools Coach in Killahan, Listellick, and Abbeydorney.
Thanks to Crotta O'Neill's Bord na nÓg Club for the refreshments afterwards.
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Team Panel: Craig Freeman, Anthony Rigney, Aisling Leahy, Eric Guerin, Colm McCarthy, Albon Stack, Michael O'Leary (3-6), Ronan Donovan, Stevie O'Sullivan, Niall O'Mahoney, Cian McCarthy, David Egan, Cian Donovan, Jordan Walsh, Eoin Stack, Adam Buckley, Michelle McCarthy, Stuart Dodd and Daniel Murphy.
Referee: Paddy White Na Gaeil Tralee
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Abbeydorney Juvenile Trainers Mike Leahy, T J McElligott, Barry Sheehan |
News 22nd September 2008
All-Ireland Senior Football Final: Tyrone 1-15, Kerry 0-14 Venue Croke Park.
Committee Meeting
An Executive Committee meeting of Abbeydorney GAA Club will be held next Wednesday 24th September @ 8.30pm.
All members are requested to attend.
Hurling Blitz
Their will be a Hurling Blitz next Saturday September 27th @ 12.30pm at Dr Crokes Pitch Killarney.
County Minor Hurling Championship
Abbeydorney minors will play Crotta O'Neill's next Saturday September 27th at Abbeydorneys GAA Pitch @ 5.45 pm
North Kerry U15 League: Causeway 3-20, Abbeydorney 2-4 Venue Causeway Monday 15th September.
Abbeydorney under 15 team suffered a heavy defeat on Monday last with Murt Delaney Causeway's top scorer and Daniel O'Leary Abbeydorney top scorer.
County Under 12 Hurling Final: Abbeydorney 3-11 Crotta O'Neill's 4-8 Venue Abbeydorney Wednesday 17th September.
Crotta O'Neill's had the better of exchanges up 3-3 to 1-5 at half time with Abbeydorney's scores coming from Michael O'Leary 0-5 and Stephen O'Sullivan getting Abbeydorney's goal. Abbeydorney battled back to level the game after 15 minutes with points from Stephen O'Sullivan and Michael O'Leary. Both sides gave their supporters plenty to cheer about with some excellent scores and saves by Crotta's keeper. This match was tight right up till the end will little between the teams. The Replay has been fixed for next Wednesday at Dromakee at 6.15pm.
Team Panel: Craig Freeman, Anthony Rigney, Aisling Leahy, Eric Guerin, Colm McCarthy, Albon Stack, Michael O'Leary (2-9), Ronan O'Donovan, David Egan, Stephen O'Sullivan (1-2), Niall O'Mahoney, Cian McCarthy, Cian Donovan, Jordan Walsh,
Subs: Eoin Stack, Adam Buckley, Stuart Dodd, Daniel Murphy.
Referee: Tommy O'Connor, Ballyheigue
Fixtures
County U12 Hurling League Final: Abbeydorney vs.Crotta O'Neill's Wednesday 24th September Venue Dromakee.
County Minor Hurling Championship: Abbeydorney vs.Crotta O'Neill's Saturday 27th September @ 5.45pm at Abbeydorney.
News 15th September 2008
All-Ireland U21 B Hurling Final: Carlow 2-14 Kerry 0-7 Venue Nenagh
Local Players Eoin Egan, Brian O'Leary (sub) and Tony Maunsell Selector.
Draw for All-Ireland Football Tickets will be held on Monday next 15th at 9.30pm Please note that their is an extra charge on all tickets €10. for Car Raffle.
Stand Tickets Cost €80euros and Terreace €45.
North Kerry U15 Hurling League: Ballyheigue 4-22, Abbeydorney 5-5 Venue Abbeydorney Friday 12th September.
Abbeydorney and Ballyheigue had a lively match in Abbeydorney on Friday night last with both teams finishing level at half time Ballyheigue 1-12 Abbeydorney 4-3. Shane Dunne was Ballyheigue's major treat with some excellent scores from him while Abbeydorney had Daniel O'Leary powering home with 3-3 and Stephen O'Connor rattling the net with a well taken goal. Abbeydorney suffered a big setback losing their Centreback Stephen O'Connor just before half time with a broken thumb.
Ballyheigue were attacking in waves and had the more balanced side and picked off their goals midway through the second half and adding 10 more points while Abbeydorney's Daniel O'Leary added 1-2. Wishing speedy recovery to Stephen O'Connor.
Best Player: Daniel O'Leary.
Team: Michael O'Leary, John Shanahan, Brendan O'Leary, Alex O'Mahoney, Stephen Egan, Stephen O'Connor, Barry Horgan, Daniel O'Leary, Robert Colbert, Sean O'Mahoney, Tony Cunningham, Stephen O'Sullivan, JP Byrne, Dan McCarthy, Aaron Conway.
Subs: Anthoney Rigney for Stephen O'Connor, Darren O'Sullivan for JP Byrne.
Referee: Keith Boyd Lixnaw.
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| Darragh OConnell Abbeydorney Minor Captains lifts the Keane Super Valu Minor League Cup |
Keanes Super Valu Minor Hurling Final: Abbeydorney 0-13 Kenmare/Kilgarvan 1-7 Venue Austin Stack Park Tralee
Abbeydorney Minors created history by winning their first every Minor Hurling County League Title on Sunday last adding to their recent win in the North Kerry Minor Jimmy King Memorial. Abbeydorney first half performance gave them advantage for the remainder of the game with Darragh O'Connell 0-5, Daniel O'Leary 0-1, Brian Leen 0-2 and Daniel O'Mahoney 0-1 and Robert Murphy at Halfback 0-1 and Kenmare /Kilgarvan scores came from Glen Egan 0-3, Kieran O'Sullivan and Shane Duncan 0-1 each. The second half was a sluggish half with Abbeydorney defending well with James O'Connor, Robert Murphy, Danny McDonagh and PJ Keane best standing out, Darragh O'Connell 0-3 at mid field and Daniel O'Leary best player in the in the forwards. Kenmare/ Kilgarvan struck for a goal with 5 minutes to go and this left a tight margin right to the end but it was Darragh O'Connell's free taking the steadied the game for Abbeydorney. (Well done to all the players and Team Management Timmy Weir Trainer, Tom Healy Brian O'Donovan, Mike Leen Selectors. Unfortunately Stephen O'Connor missed out due to a broken thumb on Friday Night
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Abbeydorney Minor County League Winners 2008 |
Team: Liam Cleary, Damien Healy, James O'Connor, Chris McCarthy, Robert Murphy , PJ Keane, Danny McDonagh, Darragh O'Connell, Patrick Kelly, Daniel O'Leary, Brian Leen, Daniel O'Mahoney, Jason Fealy, Jer Meehan, Robert Colbert.
Subs: Tony Cunningham, Andrew Egan, Padraig Dignan, Stephen O'Connor, John MacKenna,
Referee: Alex Morrissey Tralee
Wishing a Speedy Recovery to Nigel Roche who suffered a cruciate injury earlier this year and had his operation last Tuesday.
Congratulations To Tommy McCarthy Ballylahive and Michelle Brosnan Ahabeg Lixnaw who were married last Friday in Italy.
Church Gate Collection this week in Aid of Kerry Senior Football Team was €335.
Fixtures
All-Ireland Masters (over 40s) Hurling Competition: Kerry vs. Antrim Venue Lucan Dublin Changed to October more details later
All-Ireland Senior Football Final: Kerry vs.Tyrone Sunday 21st September venue Croke Park.
County U12 Hurling League Final: Abbeydorney vs. Crotta Wednesday 17th September @ 6pm in Abbeydorney.
North Kerry U15 Hurling League: Abbeydorney vs. Causeway venue Causeway Monday 15th in Causeway.@ 6.30pm.
North Kerry U15 Hurling League: Abbeydorney vs. St Brendan's venue Ardfert on Friday 19th September @ 6.30pm
News 8th September 2008
AIB County Senior Hurling Championship: Causeway 2-8, Lixnaw 1-11
Minor Hurling County Championship: Ballyheigue 3-8 St Brendan's 1-5
Kerry Team Fundraising
Kerry County Board will be running a Fundraising Banquet in aid of Kerry Senior Team next Saturday @ Brandon Hotel Tralee Saturday 13th September, Table of 10 costs €1, 500; this includes 2 free tickets, also there will be a car raffle.
Kerry Senior Football Team will have their press night on next Friday 12th September. Check Kerry GAA website for details.
2008-2013 Kerry County Board Ticket scheme: People are asked to get their applications into the County Board Office in writing or by email to kerry@gaa.ie. ASAP.
REMINDER To all Club members: Any Club Member who wishes to enter their name for All-Ireland Football Tickets must contact GAA Club Secretary John Joe Fealy @ 087 2407517 or leave their name at GAA Clubhouse. Please state if you require Stand or Terrace Tickets.
Church Gate Collection
The Annual Church Gate Collection in aid of Kerry Senior Football team will be held next Saturday and Sunday 13th and 14th September.
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| Maurice O'Sullivan, representing Abbeydorney on the Kerry Judo Team won silver All Ireland Medal |
Congratulations
Congratulations to Maurice O'Sullivan who represented Abbeydorney last week in Mosney and winning a Silver Medal in Kerry Judo in Community Games
North Kerry U12 Hurling Blitz
Abbeydorney U12s got off to a bad start in the (Eddie Godley Ground Hurling Competition) at Kilmoyley on Saturday last. It took the team a bit of time to adapt to the ground hurling in the first game against Crotta O'Neill's they had an early lead thanks to a Jack McCarthy goal but Crotta came back strong and won a score 4-3 to 2-3. Abbeydorney scores came from Jack McCarthy 1-0, Michael O'Leary 1-3. Even though they were beaten by Kilmoyley there was a big improvement in play with all players playing very well. The highlights of this game was the two goalies with Sean Curran Kilmoyley and Craig Freeman in Abbeydorney Goals both pulling of some excellent saves. Michael O'Leary had a fine performance at midfield for Abbeydorney with 3 points while Anthony Rigney and Colm McCarthy were excellent in defense and Stevie O'Sullivan who scored a fine goal after a fine display from David Egan and Jack McCarthy.
Abbeydorney scores came from Stevie O'Sullivan 1-0, David Egan 1-0, Michael O'Leary 0-3.
Cian McCarthy took over as goal keeper in their last game against Crotta and the highlight of this match was a great goal by Cian O'Donovan and a excellent display from all our backs especially Eric Guerin and in the forwards Jordan Walsh was most impressive.
Abbeydorney scores came from Cian O'Donovan, and Jordan Walsh 1-0 each. Kilmoyley and Crotta O'Neill's contested the final
Team Panel: Michael O'Leary, Anthony Rigney, Stevie O'Sullivan, Colm McCarthy, Jack McCarthy, Aisling Leahy, Adam Buckley, Donal O'Connell, Cian Donovan, Eric Guerin, Craig Freeman, Ronan Donovan, David Egan, Eoin O'Connor, Michelle McCarthy, Cian McCarthy, Albon Stack, Niall O'Mahoney, Jordan Walsh.
Cancellations
County Minor Hurling League Final Abbeydorney vs. Kenmare/ Kilgarvan last Wednesday due to weather conditions.
North Kerry U15 Hurling League Causeway vs.Abbeydorney last Friday due to weather conditions.
Fixtures
ALL- Ireland U21 B Hurling Championship Final Kerry vs. Nenagh Saturday 13th September with Nenagh as Venue
(Local Player Eoin Egan) Best of luck to all involved.
News 3rd September 2008
Senior Player Tony Maunsell presents Kit Bags on behalf of (Tony McCarthy San Franisco/Ireland) Growth Strategy Group to Minor Hurling Capt Darragh O'Connell and Minor team.
News 1st September 2008
All- Ireland Minor Football Replay: Mayo 3-13 Kerry 1 9 Venue Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
All-Ireland Senior Football Replay: Kerry 3-13 Cork 2-12 Venue Croke Park
All-Ireland U16 Hurling B Championship Final: Kerry 3-7 Westmeath 2-9 Venue Westmeath
(Local Players Chris McCarthy, Stephen O'Connor, Daniel O'Mahoney, Daniel O'Leary. Selectors John White Ballyduff, Joe Walshe Kilmoyley, Mike Burke Causeway.
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KERRY U16 TEAM – ALL IRELAND U16”B” HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS 2008
Back (L to R) – Chris James (Ballyheigue), Dean O’Grady (Ballyduff), Danny Casey (St Brendans), Chris McCarthy (Abbeydorney), Luke Fitzell (Kilmoyley), Jonathan Silles (Lixnaw), Stephen O’Connor (Abbeydorney), Tommy Maunsell (Kilmoyley), Brendan Brosnan (Lixnaw), Richard Casey (Causeway), Shane Dunne (Ballyheigue), Seán Weir (Crotta O’Neills), Timothy O’Brien (Kilmoyley), Daniel O’Mahony (Abbeydorney), Daniel O’Leary (Abbeydorney), Tadhg Moore (Rathmore), Cian O’Sullivan (Ballyheigue).
Front (L to R) – Alan O’Leary (Capt) (Kenmare), Kieran Fitzgibbon (Kenmare), John Hussey (St Brendans), Cathal White (Ballyduff), Bryan Murphy (Causeway), Jason Bowler (Ballyduff), Evan O’Donoghue (Dr Crokes), Danny Costello (St Brendans), Seán Moriarty (Kenmare), Kevin Orpen (St Brendans), Declan Kennedy (Firies), Gearóid Silles (St Brendans), Thomas O’Keeffe (Lixnaw) |
Kerry had wins against Wicklow 3-11 to 0-8 pts and Kerry beat Armagh 5-7 to 0-2 in the second match and Kerry beat Kildare in the semi final and the final finished Kerry 3-7 Westmeath 2-9.
Last won in 1986 +1998 +1999
More pictures of Kerry Under 16's here
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| Abbeydorney Players win in Sydney this weekend, Richard Leahy (Tipperary), Abbeydorney Players Robert Murphy (Man of Match), David O'Connell, Padraig Dineen |
Tony Forristestal Tournament: Kerry had 2 wins against Wicklow and Westmeath and losing in the Semi Final by 3 points.
AIB Senior County League: Ballyheigue 0-12 St Brendan's 0-15 Venue Austin Stacks Tralee.
Fixtures
Keanes Super Valu Minor Hurling Final: Abbeydorney v Kenmare /Kilgarvan will be played on Wednesday next 3rd September at 6pm in Fitzgerald Killarney. The last time O'Dorney reached the Minor County League final was in 1999 against Kilmoyley even though losing the final they went on to win the County Championship with Timmy Weir as Trainer in the same year.
Draws Made at Recent County Board Meeting
Minor Hurling Championship: Abbeydorney vs. Ballyduff Venue TBA
County Junior Championship: Abbeydorney vs. Laune Rangers Venue TBA
County U21 Hurling Championship: Kilmoyley vs. Abbeydorney Venue TBA.
6 monthly Draw
Abbeydorney GAA Club 6 Monthly Draw will be starting shortly all Club Promoters will be selling tickets shortly, your support will be greatly appreciated.
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Eamon Duffy Motorbike Charity Run at Abbeydorney on Saturday |
